To get the ailing company back on track, the Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt reportedly plans to cooperate with CATL. However, CATL co-founder Pan Jian puts the plans into perspective. The company has other priorities in Europe.
By Fabian Peltsch
Top French economist Jean Pisani-Ferry warns against making costly concessions to Marine Le Pen in the budget dispute. In an interview, he warns that the limited financial leeway of national governments and the EU is jeopardizing the green restructuring of the economy and society.
By Till Hoppe
Annalena Baerbock arrived in Beijing on Monday morning. She intends to discuss China's role in the Ukraine war with Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Beforehand, she had clear words for Beijing's friendship with Putin.
By Fabian Peltsch
Relief is high in Brussels as the Charles Michel era ends. With António Costa as the new EU Council President, things can only improve. The Portuguese promises a new style and more cooperation - but things could remain complicated regarding China.
By Redaktion Table
Our China Perspective column is written by authors from the People's Republic. Today's article looks at Xi Jinping's pet project: the planned city of Xiong'an, which is intended to relieve the burden on the capital Beijing. However, the hoped-for influx is nowhere in sight.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Chinese state media are full of praise for a handful of US companies. The pattern resembles that of Donald Trump's first term in office.
By Marcel Grzanna
Hong Kong continues to become a financial hub for cryptocurrencies. According to media reports, the local government wants to create a "favorable environment" for asset managers.
By Manuel Liu
The European Court of Human Rights banned extraditions to China two years ago. Nevertheless, Hungary and China are working on a corresponding agreement.
By Marcel Grzanna
